Heather Clark - Sacrifice of Praise Lyrics
Lyrics
We bring a sacrifice of praise into this place
This is our offering to You oh Lord we raise
We just want to see You face to face
So we come
We have boldness to enter through the gates
Through the blood of God a new and living way
Through the veil by the covenant of grace
So we come
We come shouting
We come dancing
We come laughing
We come giving to You
We come rejoicing with thanksgiving
We come running
We come giving to You giving to You Lord
Video
Heather Clark -Glorious Praise - Lakewood
Meaning & Inspiration
Heather Clark's "Sacrifice of Praise," featured on Lakewood's 2009 release *Glorious Praise*, is a powerful declaration of worship that transcends mere musical performance, inviting listeners into a profound spiritual experience. The song’s central theme is an offering, not of earthly possessions or ritualistic gestures, but of pure, unadulterated praise, laid down as a testament of devotion to the Lord. This concept resonates deeply with biblical principles, particularly the idea of a "sacrifice of praise" as described in Leviticus 7:12-13, where it speaks of offerings of thanksgiving. The lyrics articulate a desire not just for a detached acknowledgment of God, but a tangible encounter, a yearning to "see You face to face," echoing Moses' profound plea in Exodus 33:13. This aspiration to intimacy is underpinned by the profound theological truth that believers can approach God with confidence. The song highlights this through the imagery of entering "through the gates" and finding "a new and living way" by the "blood of God," referencing Hebrews 10:19-20, which speaks of boldness to enter the Most Holy Place through Jesus' sacrifice. The "covenant of grace" further solidifies this access, a testament to God's unmerited favor that bridges the chasm between humanity and divinity. The outpouring of emotion in the latter part of the song – shouting, dancing, laughing, rejoicing with thanksgiving, and running – are not random expressions but deliberate acts of worship, mirroring the jubilant celebrations found throughout Scripture, from David dancing before the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6:14) to the joyous proclamation of victory described in the Psalms. The repeated emphasis on "giving to You, Lord" underscores the song's core purpose: to redirect all focus and adoration back to God, a continuous offering of self and spirit, acknowledging His sovereignty and goodness as the ultimate source of all blessings. This is not simply a song to be heard, but an anthem to be embodied, a call to active, engaged worship that flows from a heart overflowing with gratitude and a spirit empowered by divine grace.